Faber 1200 CFM User Manual

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Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Proper installation
is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for
correct installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with
the clearances specified.

To avoid damage to motor bearings and impellers, keep drywall spray,
construction dust, etc. away from the remote blower.

Before installing remote blower, read the installation
instructions for the vent system that will be used in
conjunction with this remote blower.

Important

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The installer must leave these instructions with the
homeowner. The homeowner must keep these
instructions for future reference and for local electrical
inspectors' use.

Care of your remote blower

Disconnect power supply and lock out service panel before cleaning
or
servicing. To clean, remove cover and vacuum blower and housing,
being careful not to damage blower wheel. The motor is permanently
lubricated. Do not oil or disassemble.

Electrical requirements

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the customer’s responsibility:

• To contact a qualified electrical installer.

• To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with:

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or CSA
Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2
No.0-M91 - latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended
that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician if you
are not sure remote blower is properly grounded. Do not have a fuse in
the neutral or ground circuit.

A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only supply wired for 15 amp service is
required.

The blower motor must be connected with copper wire only.

The remote blower must be connected to the downdraft vent system
or rangehood wiring as described in the downdraft vent system or
rangehood instructions for connecting the remote blower motor wiring.
Flexible armored or nonmetallic cable must be used. A U.L./CSA-listed
strain relief must be provided at each end of the power supply cable.
Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition* or Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1
and C22.2 No. 113-M1984 (or latest edition),** and all local codes and
ordinances. 14 gauge wire (minimum) is recommended.

Remote Blower (1200 CFM)
Installation Instructions
Use & Care Manual

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all
applicable Codes and Standards, including Fire
Rated Construction. Sufficient air is needed for
proper combustion and exhausting of gases through
the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to
prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such
as those published by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), and the American Society of
Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities. When
cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. Ducted
fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact
the manufacturer.

Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off
at service panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched on ac­cidentally. When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK: This
fan must be installed with an isolating wall control/

switch.

CAUTION: For General Ventilating Use Only. Do Not
Use To Exhaust Hazardous or Explosive Materials
and Vapors.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

This unit must be grounded.

This unit is suitable for use with solid-state speed
controls.

For Residential use ONLY

Copies of standards listed may be obtained from:

* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

** CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

WARNING

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CAUTION – To reduce risk of fire and to properly
exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside – Do not vent
exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings or
into attics, crawl spaces, or garages”

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Venting requirements

Maximum length of ductwork

Duct length is given as a general reference only. For a longer
duct run, or smaller duct system, contact a qualified and
trained duct installer. Check with local codes for makeup
air requirements, if any. It is recommended that you use
round duct instead of rectangular duct, especially if elbows are
required. If rectangular duct is required, if should be transitioned
to 10" (25.4 cm) round duct as soon as possible.

For best performance, use no more than three 90° elbows.
If more than one elbow is used, make sure that there is a
minimum of 24 inches of straight duct between any two
elbows. Do not install two elbows together.

55 feet for 10" round ductwork - count 90°
elbows as 5 feet and 45° elbows as 3 feet.

Begin the installation

1. Discard any cardboard packaging from the blower wheel.

2. Remove wiring box cover and screws.

3. Attach an appropriate U.L./CSA-listed strain relief in the

knockout.

Note: For most installations, it is recommended that the strain relief
be installed so that it can be tightened from inside the remote blower
housing.

4. Reattach the wiring box cover loosely. It will be removed again
later.

Follow the instructions on the next
page for your type of installation

Determine which ducting method is best for your application.
Duct system can extend either through the wall or the roof.
Locate the remote blower so that the length of the duct system
and the number of elbows is kept to a minimum to provide
efficient performance. Where possible, remote blower should
be centered between wall studs or roof rafters. The size of the
duct system should be uniform. Do not install two elbows

together.

Use duct tape to seal all joints in the duct system. Use caulking to
seal remote wall or floor opening around the cap. Flexible duct
is not recommended. It creates back pressure/air turbulence
and greatly reduces performance. Make sure there is proper
clearance within the wall or floor for exhaust duct before making
cutouts. Avoid pipes, wires, or other duct systems that may
be running through the wall. Do not cut a joist or stud unless
absolutely necessary. If a joist or stud must be cut, then a
supporting frame must be constructed.

The remote blower carton contains a duct collar plate.

• The duct collar plate attaches to the front of downdraft duct
system plenums so that the 10" (25.4 cm) round duct can be
attached to the downdraft duct system.

Make sure that there is enough space for any vent transitions that
may be needed between the remote blower and the connecting
vent system. For optimum performance, locate any necessary
vent transitions nearest to the rangehood or downdraft that will
be used with this power system. This remote blower requires
a separate U.L./CSA approved wiring cable that
should be installed at the same time the vent system is being
installed.

Install this side of the fan
facing an unoccupied space.

Dimensional diagram

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install remote
blower.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

WARNING

MAKE SURE THAT THE DISCHARGE END OF THE REMOTE
BLOWER FACES AWAY FROM THE DIRECTION OF PREVAILING
WINDS.

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1. Choose a location on an outside wall where no wall studs, wires,
pipes, etc. run through the opening area. A minimum distance
of 24" (61 cm) from remote blower to ground may be required
depending on local code. Make sure to leave room for anticipated
snowfall in your region.

2. Drill the guide hole in the center of the 11" (27.9 cm) diameter
opening area.

3. Mark a 27-1/2" x 34" (69.9 x 86.4 cm) rectangle on wall as
indicated in FIGURE 1.

4. Cut a rectangular hole in the siding only. Do not cut sheathing.
Nail down all siding ends.

5. Mark an 11" (27.9 cm) diameter circle around guide hole as
indicated in FIGURE 1. Mark center of the 1-1/4" (or 3.0 cm)
diameter hole for electrical wiring as indicated in FIGURE 1.

6. Cut 11" (27.9 cm) diameter hole in sheathing. Drill the 1-1/4"
(or 3.0 cm) diameter electrical wiring hole.

7. Run a large bead of caulk on the back side of the housing along
the outer edge.

8. Center the remote blower ring in the 11" (27.9 cm) diameter
hole, making sure that the 1-1/4" (or 3.0 cm) diameter electrical
wiring hole lines up with the hole in the wiring box.

9. Attach the remote blower to wall using screws appropriate for
your installation. All four holes in the back panel must be filled to
prevent moisture that may get inside the remote blower housing
from leaking into the home.

10. Seal all around the mounting screw heads with caulk.

11. Go to “Make the duct & electrical connections”, Page 4.

Wall installations

Roof installations

FOR FLAT ROOF INSTALLATIONS SEE NEXT PAGE

1. Choose location on rear slope of roof that minimizes vent run.

Avoid obstacles such as TV leads, electric lines, etc. If remote
blower top is level with roof peak, it will not be seen from street.
Remember this location as you work from inside the attic.

2. Mark a point half-way between the rafters and drill a guide hole
at this point.

3. From the outside, using the guide hole as a starting point, mark
the rectangular cut-out as indicated in FIGURE 2. Remove ONLY
the shingles in THIS AREA.

4. Mark an 11" (27.9 cm) diameter circle around guide hole as
indicated in FIGURE 2. Mark center of the 1-1/4" (or 3.0 cm) diameter
hole for the electrical wiring as indicated in FIGURE 2.

5. Cut out the roof boards along the 11" (27.9 cm) diameter circle.
Drill the 1-1/4" (or 3.0 cm) diameter electrical wiring hole.

6. Remove roofing nails from the upper two-thirds of the shingles
to allow the back flashing sheet on the remote blower housing to
fit under them.

7. Center the remote blower ring in the 11" (27.9 cm) diameter hole,
making sure that the 1-1/4" (or 3.0 cm) diameter electrical wiring
hole lines up with the hole in the wiring box.

8. Attach the remote blower to roof or frame using screws appropriate
for your installation. All four holes in the back panel must be filled
to prevent moisture that may get inside the remote blower housing
from leaking into the home.

9. Seal all the shingles around the remote blower housing, flashing
sheet, and mounting screw heads or frame with roofing cement.
Top and side flanges of the back plate may be covered with trim. It
is recommended that electrical connection be made and checked
first. Do not block the vent grill opening at the bottom of the trim.
Doing so will decrease blower performance.

Figure 1- Wall installations Figure 2 - Roof installations